Located on approximately 2.5 beautiful ridge top acres with over 50 years of gardening love & attention by one of Australia's most renowned horticultural families. This light filled family home, self-contained cottage and shed with a wide open paddock occupies a Blue Ribbon position at the very heart of Dural. The Home: Architecturally designed and built during 1969. Facing north east, the home captures maximum natural light and garden views with floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors in most rooms. Single level with four generous bedrooms including master with ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe. Three bedrooms have built in wardrobes and two also have study nooks. A study, craft or fifth bedroom has ample storage and built-in desk for sewing or home office. Large cooks kitchen contains plenty of cupboards and a near new electric Ilve chef oven. Generous tiled laundry room with ample storage for a big family and separate linen cupboard. Family bathroom with separate toilet and hand basin. Adjoining the kitchen, there is a practical living and family room. A generous sized formal lounge and dining room open onto covered entertainment and patio areas. The Cottage: One-bedroom self-contained garden cottage perfect for guests, extended family or teenage retreat. It has a small kitchen, lounge/ dining and study. A convenient separate bathroom and laundry room also suit pool or garden access. The attached games room can easily accommodate or a full-size billiard table. A smart pitched roof double carport adjoins with easy access to the front or side of both home and cottage. Brick paving makes this area an additional undercover entertaining space. The Shed & Pool: Colourbond, generous sized 12m x 9m shed with concrete floor and roller door. Powered 240 V and 3 Phase. Quarter Olympic inground concrete swimming pool 12 metres long x 6 metres wide. Salt chlorinator, (replaced in 2020) and Polaris in-pool vacuum cleaner. Pool is deeper than standard remaining cool during hot summer weather. The Gardens: Blessed with rich loamy soil, this is an ideal block for a garden lover! This beautiful established garden for all seasons was developed and cared for over five decades by late nurseryman Ben Swane. Scores of established camellias including Camellia sasanqua hedging and many varied winter flowering Camellia japonica. Rare grafted Camellia reticulata feature dinner plate sized flowers. Camellias begin blooming in early autumn and continue well into spring. This is a nurseryman's garden, planted with interesting species Ben trialled or propagated. The camellias and other plants have produced many offspring! Large established trees provide height, shade and year-round interest and include significant Hoop pine, spreading Chinese elm, brilliant autumn colour from Tulepo and Fagus - copper beech. Mature Swamp cypress and box hedging feature in the driveway gardens. Native trees include towering Sydney blue gums, banksias and Illawarra flame. Cerise pink crepe myrtle bloom in summer. Magnificent magnolia trees are a picture during winter. Mature weeping maple trees resembling life-size bonsai feature by the front door. Many flowering shrubs, roses and perennial ground covers and hybrid clivia add colour and interest throughout the year. The garden attracts a host of birdlife. Well established productive citrus trees include lemons, mandarins, orange, lime and finger lime trees are located close to the kitchen for easy access. Sun-drenched raised vegetable beds were highly productive during Bens tenure. Sweeping lawns give the gardens a parklike feel and a hidden sunken garden offers privacy from the road. A large grassy near level paddock is an ideal opportunity to extend the gardens, plenty of space for play, have small livestock or build your future dream home. The garden has a working irrigation system with drippers and sprays and most of the pot plants are also connected to the irrigation. The garden is currently well maintained by a gardener one day a week and additional mowing as required for lawns and paddock. The Position: One of the highest points in Dural, this elevated parcel is 222 metres above sea level and offers wonderful north east breezes plus views towards Blue Mountains. Protection from hot westerly winds is offered by established gardens and tall evergreen Xylosma hedging. Experience magical sunsets from the property - especially during winter. Convenient location in the heart of Dural close to schools, bus transport, M2, shops and parks and recreation areas. Just 10 minutes drive to Cherrybrook, 15 minutes to Castle Hill shopping centre, 15 minutes to M2 motorway, 20 minutes to Hornsby and expanding Norwest corridor. 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